He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed [them.]

In that region there was an estate of the leading citizen of the island, whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us courteously for three days.

So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed.

'The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you.'

Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation;

"nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."

"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"

From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'

Then He said, "To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it?

Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

"Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!"

preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.